PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is offering its annual blessing of the animals at several local churches. The event is held to honor St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Oct. 4, while also recognizing the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts. While all pets are welcome to attend […]
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Apples may be on small side, but ripe for picking
Although the weather has hampered progress, apple orchards in the area are up and running for the year. “It was a cold spring and a hot summer with not much rain, which means the apples don’t grow as big,” said Robert Randall, owner of Randall Orchards in Standish. Mike Thompson, owner of Thompson’s Orchards in […]
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A thousand monarchs take flight in Bridgton
Mark’s Lawn and Garden will seek volunteer help next year to offset the cost of raising the migratory butterflies to release at its annual Monarch Butterfly Festival.
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Field Hockey: Lake Region bests Patriots 6-1, Plummer with three
Kaitlyn Plummer contributed a hat trick as the Lakers trampled visiting Gray-New Gloucester.
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 13
Easy Riders meet again Winter must be just around the bend because the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club is starting monthly potluck meetings again. The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. (behind Renys), on the second Friday of the month starting Sept. 13 and continue until April 10. […]
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Community chorus members sing its praises
The Lake Region Community Chorus is welcoming new members as it starts rehearsing for its annual performances.
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Lake Region Recover Center marks anniversary
BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Recovery Center celebrates its first anniversary from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. All are welcome, including those who are in recovery and those who are not, members and non-members and recovery allies. The event, with refreshment, will be held at 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E.
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Fall Previews: Lake Region
LRHS seeks to maintain forward momentum in some arenas, but also to turn around a struggling team or two.
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Inside Bridgton: Aug. 30
Camp celebrates 50 years Girl Scouts of Maine and the Camp Pondicherry Alumni Association held a 50th anniversary celebration of Camp Pondicherry on Aug. 24, reuniting camp alumni and staff for a weekend of traditional camp fun and fundraising for camp scholarships. About 100 participants from across the U.S. and abroad represented five decades of […]
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Businesses report ‘terrific’ tourism season
European visitors are among those spending time and money in the Lakes Region.